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Steps To Take Now For New Maritime Infrastructure Funding Opportunities

Mar 22, 2023

Much has been said both in Congress and by the current administration of the need to restore and enhance our nation’s transportation infrastructure, including its maritime transportation infrastructure. Recent legislation, such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA…

Great Lakes Reports $138.8 Million in New Dredging Contracts

Mar 21, 2023

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $138.8 million.The awarded work includes Trujillo Alto Design and Build for the Lago Loiza (Carraízo) Dredging Project (Maintenance…

Sempra Reaches FID on Port Arthur LNG Plant's Phase 1

Mar 21, 2023

U.S. power and gas utility Sempra Energy said on Monday the first phase of its proposed Port Arthur liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal received the financial greenlight to move ahead with investment firm KKR & Co agreeing to a minority stake in the project…

Soo Locks to Open March 25 for 2023 Shipping Season

Mar 20, 2023

The Great Lakes' 2023 shipping season will commence on March 25 with the opening of the Poe Lock at 12:01 a.m., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announced.The operating season is fixed by federal regulation and driven in part…

Getting the Work Right: Coordinating Money, Time and Big Projects

Mar 20, 2023

I. MoneyNo one ever said it’s easy to understand federal budgets and spending plans. Nevertheless, a general sense of clarity and straightforwardness is critical for any review of public expenditures. This becomes more pressing when tracking revenue and expenditures linked to specific users’ fees…

PSA Halifax Orders Eight Electric RTG Cranes

Mar 17, 2023

PSA Halifax announced that it has signed an agreement with the Finland's Konecranes to purchase eight new electric rubber tired gantry cranes (E-RTGs) for its Atlantic Hub terminal.This purchase will expand the terminal’s handling capacity by…

AD Ports Inks Deal with Republic of the Congo for New Multipurpose Terminal

Mar 17, 2023

UAE-based AD Ports Group said it  has signed a head of terms with the Ministry of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public Private Partnership of the Republic of Congo, for a new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo…

Heavy Lift Ships Start Moving Refinery Upgrading Cargo

Mar 17, 2023

The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance (JSA) commenced its scope of work in the Basrah Refinery Upgrading Project for JGC Corporation, when Jumbo Javelin loaded the first of 19 transports at Dahej India.In total, the project will see the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance undertake the transportation of 450…

WCI: 20 Years of Success and Still More to Come

Mar 16, 2023

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) recently held its annual Washington, D.C. meetings that included a Capitol Hill fly-in. WCI members from across the country participated in 100 meetings with House and Senate members to advocate for the nation’s…

Hybrid RTG Retrofit for Baltic Hub

Mar 15, 2023

The Baltic Hub, formerly DCT Gdansk have commissioned Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. to retrofit a hybrid green energy storage solution on one of its Liebherr RTGs. The terminal has 18 Liebherr RTGs at the port and the initial purchase will…

PSA Sines Orders Six Automated RTG Cranes from Konecranes

Mar 14, 2023

PSA Sines, the Portuguese subsidiary of PSA International, has purchased six electric-powered automated rubber-tired gantry (aRTG) systems from Konecranes for delivery in the first quarter of 2024.The fully automated cranes will improve efficiency…

APM Terminals Gothenburg to Double Reefer Capacity

Mar 14, 2023

APM Terminals Gothenburg announced it will double its reefer connections to more than 200 in the first half of this year as it scales up to meet growing demand. Improvements to the pre-trip inspection (PTI) process will also increase efficiency…

GLDD Preps for its New Hopper Dredge Galveston Island

Mar 14, 2023

With dredging business booming in the U.S., companies across the country invest in innovative new tonnage to get the job done more efficiently, effectively and safely. Chris Gunsten, SVP, Project Services & Fleet Engineering, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) and Patrick Webb…

FID Reached for Second Phase of Plaquemines LNG Export Project

Mar 13, 2023

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global LNG said on Monday that it will go forward with the second phase of its Plaquemines LNG export plant in Louisiana after securing $7.8 billion of financing.Phase two's final investment decision…

Offshore Wind Hub Planned at Avondale Global Gateway in Louisiana

Mar 13, 2023

An offshore wind hub is coming to the site of the former Avondale Shipyard in Louisiana as the region ramps up to service the growing renewable energy industry in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.New Orleans-based Gulf Wind Technology (GWT) announced…

Logistics News

Port Everglades Signs 10-Year Lease Agreement with Everglades Company Terminal

Port Everglades Signs 10-Year Lease Agreement with Everglades Company Terminal

Konecranes Finalizes Portal Jib Crane Deliveries to U.S. Navy

Konecranes Finalizes Portal Jib Crane Deliveries to U.S. Navy

Fortescue Green Pioneer: Proving Ground for Ammonia as Maritime Fuel

Fortescue Green Pioneer: Proving Ground for Ammonia as Maritime Fuel

UAE Blamed for Port Sudan Drone Attacks

UAE Blamed for Port Sudan Drone Attacks

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